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The Handbook of Texas Boating Laws and Responsibilities

The Handbook of Texas Boating Laws and Responsibilities is the official boating handbook developed for the Texas Parks and Wildlife. The handbook introduces you to Texas laws governing boating and provides general information about safe vessel operation.

Use this handbook to familiarize yourself with steps to make all your boating outings safe and enjoyable. Remember, safety on Texas waterways is the responsibility of all boaters.

Boater education prevents accidents and saves lives. Whether or not their state requires it, all boaters have a responsibility to learn about boat operation, communications, navigation, and life-saving techniques before taking to the water. Statistics bear out what logic suggests—those without boater education put themselves and others at risk.

Free Version

Boat Ed is produced by Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC. Kalkomey is a private organization dedicated to providing print and Internet boating education courses for North American boaters in the United States and Canada.